Let’s go! The final showdown with Dagon! All the last seven issues lead to this moment… I honestly don’t know how I feel about it? Ever since the new title for Aquaman was announced under the DC Comics “All In” banner, I’ve been so excited to see what’s coming to one of my favorite DC superheroes. After the title launched the promising Arthur Curry, we couldn’t wait to see where this title would take us, not only to return Aquaman, but also to become known as Dark Tide and God Killer. Later there are eight issues and while I still enjoy the title, I have mixed feelings about the execution.
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Following the events of the previous issue, Jeremy Adams sets it all up for a big fight with Dagon. But first, another flashback when Arthur was a teenager and his dad struggled to help him. It’s a really sweet moment and I’m really grateful for the first eight issues that Aquaman let him know where he’s emotionally. The issue then returns to the battle with Dagon. Things are already warm, and suddenly, aged Garth and Jackson are stabbed into Dagon’s tentacles. It’s Mera, Garth and Jackson all die at Dagon’s hands. I know this is a cartoon and they could come back, but it feels like a clear board. After that, Dagon shows his true form – it is Kaiju Aquaman, who was fighting in the first issue. After defeating Dagon, we have what we call “Justice League Blue” on the last page, and the promise of the aftermath of exploring the next issue.
John Timmes returns to close this first story arc, reminding him of why he was so excited to meet him in the first issue. There’s the speed he can tell in every fight that makes the page really exciting. Additionally, TIMMS linework is efficient. The panels can clog details like tentacles and hair, but nothing feels too busy to see. Timms Make fits all in the way I’m excited to see more.
Jeremy Adams brings Aquaman time closer to blue in this final battle with Dagon. During the sweet moment between Arthur and his father, he recalled William Ernest Henry’s poem “Invictus.” It’s an amazing poem, but its use encapsulates my main problem in these first eight questions. As Arthur lands a murder against Dargon, he tells the poem to readers. It’s cool in theory, but I found it doesn’t suit what’s going on on the page. “Late it between this spectacular panel of great battles and read “Invictus.” ” I have heard more of Arthur’s internal thoughts at this moment. And really, that’s my main complaint so far with this title. It can have some amazing action-packed moments, but it oddly throws out gas in a strange place, slowing the story just because the story suddenly ramps up again. It somehow feels epic, hurry, and everything slowly at the same time.
The story is fun, but the issue of pacing is reluctant to recommend it as a monthly comic to new readers. Adams offers a solid Aquaman title, but hopes he finds that spark from the first issue and carries it every month.
“Aquaman” #8 is a mixed bag
Aquaman #8
Adams offers a solid Aquaman title, but hopes he finds that spark from the first issue and carries it every month.
More time between Arthur and his father
Smooth and fast fight
Colors that always pop out of the page
Return to the opening page of the first question
Justice League Blue? !
Pacing may be off
First Mera and now Garth and Jackson? RIP….
The narration for “Invictus” felt disharmony
